On a hot, summer Friday, July 22, Walkerton’s downtown turned into a large street festival, with live music, entertainment for the younger set, and plenty to interest their parents.
Business
Huron County Business Retention and Expansion Project wins international award
The economic development team from the County of Huron won a prestigious international award for their work on the 2021 Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) project.
Roger Brooks International destination assessment provides recommendations to Huron County
A secret shopper visited five Huron County towns in April, quietly assessing Ontario’s West Coast on things that make them more attractive to visitors.
Local unemployment rate jumps to four per cent in June
The Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region holds the second lowest unemployment rate in Ontario, despite a 0.4 percentage point increase last month.
Camp Day at Tim Hortons in Wingham
Tim Hortons in Wingham participated in the organization’s annual Camp Day fundraiser. The local team raised $6,306.10 and plan to raise more with a pie-in-the-face event on July 21 at 10 a.m. Pictured here is Kyle Wright, general manager of the Wingham Tim Hortons, with his team of hard-working, ded
Camp Day at Tim Hortons in Walkerton
Camp Day at the Walkerton Tim Hortons saw customers and staff join forces to send kids who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend summer camp, go on the camping experience of a lifetime.
Jamie Opperman recognized for 25 years at Pizza Delight
There are stories about co-op students who started with a business and stayed on long after the placement was over. But for 25 years?
Summer Streetfest planned for this Friday in downtown Walkerton
Downtown Walkerton will take on a party atmosphere that’s sure to attract crowds on Friday, July 22.
Momma B’s consignment store opens in Walkerton
Located at 24 Jackson St. S., right in the downtown core, Momma B’s is a consignment store with a difference.
Conversation on employment, training set for July 19
North Perth is facilitating a community conversation to better understand employers’ needs when it comes to training.
South Bruce doubles budget for façade improvement grant program
Council has approved a request from staff for an additional $10,000 in this year’s budget for the façade improvement grant program.
Kempston & Werth sponsors free Friday matinees at Capitol Theatre
Kempston and Werth Realty Ltd. is sponsoring Friday matinees all summer long at the Capitol Twin Cinema in Listowel; admission is free for kids aged 3-13 from July 1 to Aug. 26. Co-owner Brady Werth commented, “We just wanted to help out our long-standing theatre after being closed during those hard
PBJ expands business to include commercial interior design division
One of Listowel’s most successful self-start businesses is further expanding its growing operation.
Ward & Uptigrove claim title at North Perth Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
The annual North Perth Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament was once again at capacity on June 22 at the Listowel Golf Club.
Locals rally to support McKee Tattoo owner after accident
In the evening of June 15, local business owner Sheldon McKee, of McKee Tattoos in Wingham, was airlifted from the scene of a crash and taken to a London hospital for treatment.
